Mi Casa Es Su Casa

Carey and I were recently invited into the home of our friend Sebastiana, who works as the cook at the preschool. She is one of the hardest-working and nicest people we have met here. If she lived in the States, we are convinced that she would be the C.E.O. of a major company. In order to support her family (husband and five kids) AND finish school (she went back to get her degree and is currently in the 4th grade), Sebastiana wakes up at 4:30 a.m. each day to travel an hour and a half to get to the school. And get this - she had us over for lunch last Saturday to thank US for our work with the project.

Carey and I were so impressed that Sebastiana was willing to invite us over despite her family's poverty. It was humbling to be in her house and receive such hospitality. I can't imagine how much it cost them to buy so many drinks and cook so much food for us. We initially tried to explain to her the week before that we are vegetarians - but I guess it was lost in translation. Carey wanted so much to make a good impression that she ate BEEF for the first time in 10 years! From here on she will be known as Carney.

Sebastiana also gave both of us purses (mine is more of a European carry-all). Her acts of generosity were extremely inspiring to us. How can someone with so little give so much? Hmmm....

Passing of the Torches:
It's official: Carey's replacement Janet has arrived and is the NEW Susana Wesley Preschool Director!
It's also clear that Jay is extremely happy to pass the sacred team folder (and all the duties that go with it) to his successor Wayne. Wayne is with his first team today and no doubt will learn the ropes fast.

The biggest reason it's easy for us to leave next week is because we know we have really incredible people filling our shoes here. Best of luck and vaya con Dios, Wayne and Janet!
Peace,
Jay